Extraordinary Peru

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with bilingual English and Spanish-speaking local guide

ACCOMMODATION:

• 5 nights’ accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3 and 5 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 4 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

• Standard Hotel Category =Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

MEALS:

• Daily breakfast at the hotel and lunch on day 4 in the Sacred Valley and Day 5 in Aguas Calientes

TRANSPORT:

• Transfers from/to airport in a private vehicle
• Shared transfers from and to the train stations
• Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category, and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category
• Bus Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu/ Aguas Calientes.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All visits mentioned in the programme: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay and Ollantaytambo fortress in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)

What's Not Included

• Expenditures of a personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
• Tips for driver and guide
• Additional optional visits
• International flights to Peru
• Domestic flights: Lima - Cusco (Day 3) (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
• International and domestic airport departure taxes.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

Day 1: Optional extra Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folk Show does not operate on Mondays.

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator

Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.

Please note that Check-In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby

If your trip includes a visit to high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before traveling

Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU

The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone

It is forbidden the following objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.  

NEW PLASTIC REGULATION:

After the prohibition of the access of single-use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles.

INSTRUCTIONS

Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information

In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width).

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3 and 5 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 4 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

• Standard Hotel Category =Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Lima:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3 and 5 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 4 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

• Standard Hotel Category =Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*